Irbedox: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Use

What is irbedox used for?

Irbedox is a brand of oral medicine in the form of film-coated tablets. This drug contains irbesartan as its main active ingredient. Irbesartan belongs to the class of drugs angiotensin II receptor antagonists . This class of drugs works by blocking the action of natural substances that tighten blood vessels so that they help blood flow more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

This drug is used to treat several conditions such as high blood pressure, and kidney problems caused by diabetes in people with type II diabetes. If you treat high blood pressure, you can also prevent serious diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and other kidney problems.

This medicine is a prescription drug, so you can only buy it at the pharmacy with a prescription from a doctor.

How do I use irbedox?

Here are the procedures for using irbedox that you should know first.

• This drug is used by mouth. Usually, this drug is taken once a day. However, follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor on the prescription instructions. Do not use this medication in a dose that is smaller or more than that prescribed by your doctor.
• The dosage is usually determined based on your health condition as well
• You may use this medication with or without food.
• To make it easier for you to remember your medication schedule, use this drug at the same time every day.
• While you are using this medicine, increase your fluid intake by drinking lots of water, but do not drink caffeine-containing drinks, unless your doctor recommends it.

How do I store irbedox?

Before you use this drug, you must also understand the procedures for storing the drug so that the drug is not damaged.

• This medication is best stored at room temperature. Keep away from places that are too cold or too hot.
• Do not store this drug in places that are too damp, for example, the bathroom.
• Keep this drug from exposure to direct sunlight and light because it can damage the drug.
• Also keep all medicines away from children and pets.
• Do not store and freeze this medication in the freezer.
• Irbesartan, the main active ingredient of this drug, is also available in many other brands. Other brands have other retention rules.

In the meantime, you should throw away the medicine if it is no longer used or if the medicine has expired. However, you still have to dispose of the medicine in a manner that is good and appropriate for environmental health.

For example, do not mix medicinal waste with other household waste. Do not also throw drugs in drains such as toilets. If you don't really understand how to dispose of medication according to the rules, check with your pharmacist and staff from your local waste disposal agency.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of irbedox for adults?

Adult dosage for hypertension

• Initial dose: 150 mg orally once a day.
• Maximum dose: 300 mg taken by mouth once a day.

Adult dosage for kidney malfunctioning due to diabetes

• Maintenance dose ': 300 mg orally once a day.

What is the dose of irbedox for children?

The dosage for use of this drug for children has not been determined. If you want to give this medicine to a child, check with your doctor first. Make sure that you are aware of the potential benefits and risks of use. Only use this medication with the permission of a doctor.

In what dosage is irbedox available?

Irbedox is available in a film-coated tablet form. This drug is available in strengths of 150 milligrams and 300 milligrams.

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of using Irbedox?

As with the use of other drugs, the use of irbedox can also cause a risk of side effects. Symptoms of side effects that usually appear include certain health conditions; it can be mild and it can be quite severe.

The following are mild side effects you may experience if you use irbedox:

• Diarrhea
• Heartburn, or a burning sensation in the chest
• Very, very tired feeling for no apparent reason

The side effects above are not too severe and will go away on their own. However, if the condition does not improve immediately and gets worse, it is better to tell your doctor. On the other hand, there are side effects that are quite serious and you may experience if you use this drug, such as:

• Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or calves.
• The voice becomes hoarse
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing.

If you experience any of the above side effects, notify your doctor immediately and seek medical care. You need to know that when your doctor prescribes this medicine for you, the doctor knows that the benefits of using the drug will outweigh the risks for your condition. Many people have previously used this drug and have not experienced any dangerous side effects.

Warnings & Precautions

What should be known before using irbedox?

Before you decide to use this drug, there are a number of things that you must learn and understand first:

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have an allergy to irbedox or its main active ingredient, irbesartan.
• Before you use this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, especially liver problems, or the body has lost large amounts of fluids and minerals.
• Tell the doctor any allergic reactions that may arise, such as rash, bumps, itchy skin, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, swelling of the face, tongue, throat, or other signals.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
• Avoid doing activities that require high concentration while using this medicine, such as driving or operating heavy machinery. The reason is, this drug can cause drowsiness so it will be dangerous if you do these activities.
• To reduce dizziness in the head when you wake up, move slowly; when you wake up from sleep and when you want to get up from a sitting position.
• You must have regular blood tests while using this medicine.
• Tell your doctor if you are not consuming salt.
• You have to be careful when the weather is hot or on the move. Make sure you consume lots of water in case your body lacks fluids.
• Tell your doctor if you sweat a lot, lose a lot of fluids, vomit, or your stool becomes softer. This can be a sign of low blood pressure.

Is irbedox safe to use for pregnant and lactating women?

It is still not certain whether this drug is safe for use by pregnant and lactating women. If you want to use this drug, you must first check with your doctor. Find out the potential benefits and risks of using it for the mother and the baby in the womb or the nursing baby.

This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category D according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the equivalent of the Food and Drug Administration in Indonesia. The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = No risk,
• B = not at risk in several studies,
• C = May be risky,
• D = There is positive evidence of risk,
• X = Contraindicated,
• N = Unknown

Interaction

What medicines can interact with irbedox?

Drug interactions may occur if you use irbedox together with other medicines. The interactions that occur may be the best treatment alternatives for your condition. However, you also have to be careful with other possibilities that might occur.

Because the interactions between drugs can also increase the risk of side effects or change the way drugs work. Therefore, you must tell your doctor about all types of drugs you use, from prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, herbal medicines, multivitamins, and dietary supplements.

There are several types of drug interactions that may occur. The following drugs should not be taken at the same time as irbedox:

• Aliskiren

Meanwhile, here are some drugs that should be avoided for use with irbedox, but may be needed in some conditions.

• Benazepril
• Captopril
• Ceritinib
• Fluconazole
• Lisinopril
• Lithium
• Moexipril
• Ramipril
• Trandolapril
• Trimethoprim

Then, there are also drugs that, if interacting with irbedox, may be the best alternative treatment for you.

• Bromfenac
• Celecoxib
• Dexibuprofen
• Dislunisal
• Felbinac
• Fenoprofen
• Nimesulide
• Piketoprofen
• Salicylic acid
• Sulindac
• Tenoxicam

What foods and alcohol can interact with Irbedox?

Certain medications should not be consumed at mealtimes or when eating certain types of food because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco-derived products with certain drugs can also cause interactions. Discuss with your health care professional the use of drugs with food, alcohol, or products derived from tobacco.

What health conditions can interact with Irbedox?

There are several health conditions that should not interact with irbedox. Because in addition to possibly increasing the risk of side effects or changing how the drug works, the interactions that occur may worsen the condition.

Therefore, tell your doctor about any health problems you have. That way, your doctor can help you decide whether this drug is safe to use.

Here are some health conditions that you should watch out for:

• Diabetes
• Angiodema
• Hypotension
• Hyperkalemia
• The kidneys can't function
• Kidney problems
• Liver disorders

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose by mistake, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if time has indicated to use the next dose, forget about the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled. Don't double the dose.

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